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Is deer season open in New York?
Every New York deer season for 2026-27 from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, open or closed on the day you pick, and when the next one opens.
New York deer seasons 2026-27
New York's Regular deer season opens first Oct 24, 2026, and the dates vary by zone.
- Early Antlerless Season · Southern Zone, Westchester County (3S), Suffolk County (1C)Sep 12 to Sep 20
- Early Bowhunting (all WMUs) · Northern ZoneSep 27 to Oct 23
- Early Bowhunting · Southern ZoneOct 1 to Nov 20
- Regular - bowhunting only · Westchester County (3S)Oct 1 to Dec 31
- Regular - bowhunting only · Suffolk County (1C)Oct 1 to Jan 31, 2027
- Youth Firearms · Northern Zone, Southern Zone · youth hunters onlyOct 10 to Oct 12
- Early Muzzleloading · Northern ZoneOct 17 to Oct 23
- Regular · Northern ZoneOct 24 to Dec 6
- Regular · Southern ZoneNov 21 to Dec 13
- Late Bowhunting (WMUs 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6G, and 6H only) · Northern Zone · WMUs 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6G and 6H onlyDec 7 to Dec 13
- Late Muzzleloading · Northern Zone · WMUs 5A, 5G, 5J, 6A, 6C, 6G and 6H onlyDec 7 to Dec 13
- Late Bowhunting · Southern ZoneDec 14 to Dec 22 · Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027
- Muzzleloading · Southern ZoneDec 14 to Dec 22 · Dec 26 to Jan 1, 2027
- Special Firearms (Permit Req.) · Suffolk County (1C)Jan 3 to Jan 31
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 2026: 2027 New York Hunting & Trapping Guide, Big Game section (page 27: Regular and Bowhunting Deer Seasons; Muzzleloading Deer Seasons), checked November 2026.
Deer season · New York · Today. Yes. A deer season is open today in every New York zone. Pick yours above to see which.
Deer season · New York · Today
Season openYes. A deer season is open today in every New York zone. Pick yours above to see which.
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Hunter orange
"Any person hunting deer or bear with a firearm or a person who is accompanying someone hunting deer or bear with a firearm shall wear: 1. a minimum total of 250 square inches of solid fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material worn above the waist and visible from all directions; or 2. a minimum total of 250 square inches of patterned fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink consisting of no less than 50% fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink worn above the waist and visible from all directions; or 3. a hat or cap with no less than 50% of the exterior consisting of solid fluorescent orange or fluorescent pink material and visible from all directions."
More from New York's rules
"Sunday hunting is allowed in all areas of New York State."
"Antler Point Restrictions: During all seasons, antlered bucks must have at least 1 antler with 3 or more points that are at least 1 in. long. Young hunters (ages 12-16) are exempt."
"Muzzleloaders may not be used in WMUs 3S, 4J, 8C, and may only be used in 1C during the Jan. firearms season."
Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 2026: 2027 New York Hunting & Trapping Guide, Big Game section (page 27: Regular and Bowhunting Deer Seasons; Muzzleloading Deer Seasons), checked November 2026.
A guide to the dates each state printed for the year, not the regulations. Bag limits, permits, weapon rules and unit closures are in the state's own digest, which is the authority.
- Each state's own dates, quoted
- Your zone and your day
- When the next season opens
Hunting in New York
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